Recognised by awards
A group of 24 staff and community members from Peninsula schools have been recognised for their hard work and commitment to education at the Central Coast Public Education Appreciation Awards recently.
The group received their awards of appreciation at a special ceremony at Kincumber High School on September 15.
Each school on the Peninsula nominated several staff and community members for the annual award.
Schools in Copacabana, Avoca and Kincumber were also a part of the award ceremony.
Pretty Beach Public School nominated Ms Cathy Ford and Mr Ron Malcolm for their working beyond the call of duty while Empire Bay Public School recognised Ms Karen Wylie, Ms Karen Norris and Ms Catherine Saha for their hard work over the years.
Eight staff and community members were nominated on behalf of Brisbane Water Secondary College including Mr Warwick Bateman, Ross and Val Roe, Ms Heather Campbell, Mr Ian Reynolds, Ms Nerrida Vallack-Lewis, Ms Linda Langmaid, Mr Simon Norris and Mr Michael Wilson.
Mr John Blair, Ms Gail McKenna and Mr Chris Shaw from Umina Public School received awards as did Ms Tina McGann, Ms Trudy Potter and Ms Heather Day from Woy Woy Public School.
Woy Woy South Public School highlighted the great work of Mr Dean Mason, Ms Debbie Smith and Ms Rachell Bantine through their award nomination.
The Peninsula Village also achieved an appreciation award in recognition of the commitment and support for students at Brisbane Water Secondary College by providing work placements.
Meanwhile, Ms Elsie Devine and Ms Helen Denning accepted awards of appreciation at the ceremony.
Ettalong school principal Mr Colin Wallis said: "Helen has worked tirelessly as the school's school administration manager for several years putting in an enormous amount of extra hours and dedication to ensure that the school runs efficiently and productively.
"She has supported all school activities, always helping out and being available to assist, well above the call of duty.
"Elsie has worked as a volunteer in our school for many years, listening to children read and assisting classroom teachers in a myriad of ways."
Fax, 17 Sep 2009
Department of Education and Training
Newsletter, 15 Sep 2009
Colin Wallis, Ettalong Public School